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Across the State of Massachusetts, communities and institutions are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with events, exhibits, special tours, programs, festivals, performances, and much more. Bookmark this page to join events and celebrations statewide.

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The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings

Historic Beverlys Cabot House Cabot Street 117, Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from […]

Free

The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit

Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Springfield, United States

Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The […]

Free

Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

As the Nation marks 250 years of independence, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas, contradictions, and upheavals of the American […]

Battle of the Red Horse Tavern

The Wayside Inn Wayside Inn Road 72, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

18th century military reenactment 18th century taverns were important as a place to hear news and current events, engage in commerce, conduct militia drills, and provide respite for weary travelers. […]

Free

The Supreme Court & the Early Republic

Old Ship Church Main Street 90, Hingham, MA, United States

The Friends of Old Ship Meeting House invite you to join us for a special program: "The Supreme Court and Judicial Independence in the Early Republic." We are honored to […]

$20

American Antiquarian Society Evening Public Tour

American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, United States

Go behind-the-scenes at the American Antiquarian Society to learn about its collection of 4.5 million printed, handwritten, and visual primary sources produced in what is now the United States up […]

Free

Artist Workshop – Historical Graphic Novel Edition

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center William Street 33, New Bedford, MA, United States

With The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Melissa “Sawhand” Philley, the graphic artist and illustrator of the graphic novel: Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch, presents […]

Free

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Plymouth

Hotel 1620 Water Street 180, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Plymouth, MA. In conjunction with a Marine cake cutting ceremony, there will be a showcasing of Plymouth's connection to the Continental and Privateer Marines […]

Concord Museum Forum: Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Larson […]

Opening Reception for the Rotch 250th Exhibition & Artist’s Talk

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum County Street 396, New Bedford, MA, United States

Join the RJD for a reception and be the first to see RJD’s newest exhibition, Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr. The exhibition features the art of a […]

Free

Tasting History

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

Who first thought of putting molasses in baked beans? Discover New England food culture’s Revolutionary roots and explore how it shaped ideas about regional identity, who belongs here, and whose […]

Boston Tea Party Anniversary Tour

Boston Common 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Hub Town Tours for an anniversary tour marking 252 years since the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773! We’ll travel along the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston and […]

$39.00

Knox Trail 250

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

Knox Trail 250

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

Knox Trail 250

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

Knox Trail 250

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

Hingham’s Black Revolutionaries

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

How did Hingham’s free and enslaved Black population experience the American Revolution? Join local historian Paula Bagger as she unpacks previously untold stories of service both on the battlefield and […]

Knox Trail 250

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

Knox Trail 250

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

Evacuation Day Boston 250

Outside Fort Independence, Castle Island, South Boston William J Day Boulevard 2010, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Massachusetts Independence Day event is intended to be a grand-scale event celebrating the departure of the British Army after a ten-month siege and commemorating the service and sacrifice of […]

History in Harmony

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

How does music bring the past to life? Join film composer and pianist David Cieri for a discussion about his experience working with award-winning documentary filmmakers, creating musical soundtracks that […]

Revolutionary Legacies: Exhibition Opening

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

The last of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Revolutionary Legacies will trace how Concord’s role in the Revolution has been remembered over time and how it has […]

Hingham in the Revolution

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

Discover the diverse and fascinating roles Hingham and its people played in the national struggle for independence, from Major General Benjamin Lincoln’s collaborative friendship with Commander in Chief George Washington, […]

NRM announces landmark exhibition in honor of the U.S. Semiquincentennial

Norman Rockwell Museum Glendale Road 9, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

In commemoration of America’s 250th founding, Norman Rockwell Museum will present Visions of a Nation: 250 Years from Revolution to Rockwell, from June 6 to October 26, 2026. This sweeping […]

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